Donald Lochner

DONALD LOCHNER

Marion

Donald Edward Lochner, 72, of Marion, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in his home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor Darran Whiting. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include his wife, Connie; his children, Scott Lochner of Kansas City, Mo., Lyle Lochner of Marion and Kimberly (Donnie) Callaway of St. Joseph, Mo.; six grandchildren, Levi Lochner of Marion, Kaleb Lochner of Marion, Campbell "Cami" Callaway of St. Joseph, Mo., Kortni Callaway of St. Joseph, Mo., Branson Callaway of St. Jospeh, Mo., and Nick Long of Cedar Rapids; and siblings, Sheri (Ralph) Register and Larry (Linda) Lochner. Also surviving are his aunt and uncle, Betty and Frank Ross; aunt, Marybelle Seeman; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; numerous special nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and brother, Frank Lochner.

Donald was born Dec. 14, 1941, to Frank Henry and Margaret June (Wiley) Lochner. He and his brother, Frank, were raised by their paternal grandparents, Edward and Blanch Lochner, and uncle, Lyle Lochner. Don graduated from Marion High School in 1960. He attended college in South Dakota and later attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids for further schooling. Don married Connie Rae Campbell on Aug. 3, 1963, in Rock Island, Ill.

He started out in carpentry, building homes, and later worked at Wilson's and Farmstead until it closed. Don became a millwright and eventually traveled all over for his work.

He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Marion.

Don loved to go fishing with his grandson, especially at their cabin in Arkansas, where they could also go canoeing. He enjoyed many baseball games and especially enjoyed watching his grandson, Levi catch a line drive at a Chicago Cubs game. He enjoyed hot and spicy foods and planted lots of his own jalapeno plants. Don ran several marathons later in life and loved to go to the casino. He was always ready to help anyone who needed something done.

A special thank you to Dr. David Kresnicka, his wife, Dottie, and their staff; Dr. Boddicker, and nurse Sherry; all of the staff at Hospice of Mercy; Pastor Darran Whiting; and vocal artists, Wayne Jackson, Grant Hagen and Rich Crow for their spiritual guidance and for singing to Don. Also, thanks to all of his great friends for their love and support during this time.

Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice in Don's memory.

Please sign the online guest book for Don at www.murdochfuneral home.com under obituaries.